I really enjoyed this one! The concept of sisters separated by centuries drew me in- I loved seeing the different timelines and getting to know each of the sisters stories. The writing was beautiful and the story was creative. It did take me a bit to become fully invested but once I was, I couldn't stop reading.

"The Sirens" by Emilia Hart was a wonderful novel about longing, primal connection, and struggles with the characters' essential truths. Interesting, passionate and creative. Thank you NetGalley, the author and publisher for the review copy. All opinions are my own.

The second of Emilia Hart’s books has cemented her as an auto buy author for me. I was happy to see her writing style stayed the same. The multiple povs made the story more immersive and the switch between time lines was a really interesting way to connect two generations of the same family. The bit of mythology and history included was a nice touch as well. I learned something about history I hadn’t already known and got to read a little bit about how it affected one of the groups of people involved. I will be buying a copy of this book when it comes out.

Thank you, St. Martin's Press and NetGalley, for the chance to read this book in exchange of an honest review.

In 2019 Lucy wakes up with her hands around her ex lover's throat and horrified she flees to her older sister's house on the Australian coast, hoping Jess can help with her constant nightmares. But in that small city weird things are happening. Men are disappering over decades, a small baby was found in a cave and sailors tell of hearing women sing on the waves. So Lucy starts to investigate by reading her sister's adolescence diary. In 1999 Jesse was a lonely sixteen years old in a ciy in the middle of the continent, diagnosed with a rare allergy to water and feeling different, until her young art teacher starts to have interest in her drawings and in her.
In 1800 twin sisters Mary and Eliza have been torn from their father in Ireland and forced to go in Australia and even though they have always feared the water, since their mother drowned, they start to feel a connection with it, while their bodies change.

The sirens is an intriguing, captivating and very original story that spans centuries and talks about female resilience, womanhood, female power and sisterhood, in a bond across time and space. A story about the sea and its magic and power, about being a woman and the struggles that come with it, an unputdownable tale about being oneself and mystery, magic and sea.
I loved reading this book. Emilia Hart is a fantastic writer and I fell in love, not only, with her writing style, but with her captivating and well rounded characters from all centuries and I loved every single thing.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

I was a huge fan of Weyward so I was beyond excited to receive The Sirens to read. And I was not disappointed. Emilia Hart is an extremely talented author. I loved the back and forth timeline and the setting of this book. The characters were all wonderful to read about as well.

This was such a beautiful book; it sucked me in immediately and I definitely cried happy tears. I’ve been telling people about this book.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4 stars)
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!

I’ve loved Emilia Hart’s previous books, so I was really excited to dive into The Sirens—and it didn’t disappoint. I’m a big fan of magical realism, and this story hit the mark with its dual timelines and slowly unfolding family mystery.

The writing pulled me in right away, and I loved how the two storylines wove together. It’s the kind of book that sweeps you up and keeps you turning pages just to uncover what really happened. And let’s be honest—the cover is absolutely gorgeous, which never hurts.

A beautifully written, atmospheric read with just the right touch of magic. Definitely worth picking up if you’re into layered stories and a bit of mystery.

After Weyward quickly became one of my top 5 favorite books, my anticipation for The Sirens was so high. Unfortunately, this fell flat for me. It was atmospheric and thought provoking, but it simply missed the mark for what it could have been. I loved the alternating timelines, but the individual stories felt rushed and lacking depth. I’m a feminist through and through, but thought the theme was far too on the nose. 3 stars because it was not objectively a bad novel…it just was not what I had hoped it would be.

The Sirens is a novel about sisters, separated by a century and shaped by different worlds. Through shifting timelines and layered points of view, it unfolds a quiet yet compelling story of love, loss, secrets, longing, and power. The narrative moves like the sea—calm, then surging—always with purpose. Lucy’s mysterious dreams, the disappearance of her sister, and the slow reveal of long-buried truths pull the reader steadily forward. I found myself drawn in quickly by this quietly powerful and emotionally resonant story.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

The word I keep seeing around THE SIRENS is "atmospheric," and I think this is spot on! I was fully immersed in the setting, and I think this is a strength of Hart's storytelling and clearly in-depth research.

At the beginning of the novel, we're thrown into the aftermath of a traumatic event for protagonist Lucy, who accidentally assaults someone at her college who has harmed her emotionally during a bout of sleepwalking. She flees school and goes off in search of her somewhat estranged sister at her home by the sea, only to discovery that her sister is missing. Past and present intertwine and explore themes of family and sisterhood as well as female bonds and the ways in which women are vilified.

This book was a bit too slow for me to recommend it wholeheartedly, but I know it will have lots of fans for those who loved WEYWARD and anyone who loves mystery mixed with important underlying themes and powerful speculative elements.

I read this whilst on holiday and I felt it gave me all the water and sea feels. ive read other by the author and have thoroughly enjoyed, would definitely recommend

I live mermaids/sirens and was so excited when this book showed up on netgalley! Just reading the blurb made me even more excited to read this!

Emilia Hart could write down her grocery list and I would read it!! The Sirens was another excellent novel. I absolutely loved reading about Mary and Eliza. They absolutely broke my heart, but at the same time their sisterly bond was untouchable. The mix of mystery, historical fiction, and magical realism created a beautiful atmosphere that added to the overall experience of the book. Such an exceptional read!

I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely love this book. It was exactly what I was hoping it would be, based on the author's previous book, Weyward. I did predict what was going on fairly early on, which I suspect most readers will. However, experiencing the main character working through what she needed to in order to come to the same conclusion was both understandable and made the predictability of the plot worthwhile. This book was not trying to throw curve balls but more make you understand and care about each of the characters. You essentially go into this book knowing how it will be ending based off the information you are given from the start. If you like a mystery this isn't for you but if you love a book about characters and relationships, then I would highly recommend it.

This premise had a lot of potential, and I'm absolutely loving books about sirens recently, so I was primed to love it. Unfortunately it didn't quite work for me because I think it tried to do too much. The present story was so compelling, but because so many different perspectives are provided, most of the reveals were massively telegraphed ahead of time. While this isn't a thriller, I think these discoveries would have landed with more weight had the author just focused on Lucy's perspective and really told that story.

That being said, it had some lovely passages, and Lucy's story was incredibly interesting.

This book was heartbreakingly beautiful. I've always loved stories told from multiple perspectives, and the dual timelines were handled so well here. The transitions between past and present kept the narrative dynamic and immersive. Each sister had her own distinct personality, but they all shared a quiet, powerful strength that made them incredibly compelling. I especially appreciated the theme of sisterhood. It was written with such emotional depth that, even though I don't have a sister myself, I could feel the bond between them. The story held my attention from start to finish. There were moments that genuinely shocked me, and the way everything came together in the end was both satisfying and emotional. It's a story about resilience, secrets, and the unbreakable ties between women across generations. An unforgettable and deeply moving read.

Thank you to NetGalley for giving me this free digital ARC in exchange for my honest review!
I was so excited to read this and it didn’t disappoint! Such an amazing story of love, loss and family told over time. It really is a beautiful read I highly recommend!!

I couldn’t wait to read this after really enjoying reading Weyward. I found that this novel, however, was difficult to get into, flat characters, and up until about 75%, the story felt pretty bland. The end worked, but it took 3/4 of the book to get to the good stuff and even then, it wasn’t a huge revelation.

As always, thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for gifting me a copy in exchange for my review.

This book was interesting. I enjoyed the magical realism aspect as well as the mystery. I do think I found the story a bit underwhelming, and found it difficult to relate to the characters at times.

The Sirens was beautifully written and had such a haunting coastal atmosphere. The story blends mermaid lore, family secrets, and feminist themes in a way that feels both emotional and a little eerie. I really enjoyed the present-day storyline with Lucy searching for her missing sister and uncovering dark secrets in the small town. Jess’s diary entries were my favorite part because they tied so much of the mystery together. The historical timeline with Mary and Eliza was interesting, but at times it felt disconnected from the modern plot, and I wished the connection had been clearer earlier on. Some parts of the book took a while to click for me, and I felt a bit confused waiting for everything to tie together. Even so, the descriptions of the sirens and the setting were vivid and captivating.